The Star Chamber (1983)
They meet. They judge. They execute.
1983 · R · 1h 45m · Drama, Thriller
Genres: Drama, Thriller
As violence escalates in Los Angeles and heinous murders are committed, Steven Hardin, a young judge of the California Supreme Court, must struggle with his tortured conscience and growing despair as he watches helplessly as the ruthless criminals brought before his court go free because clever…
Director: Peter Hyams
Writers: Peter Hyams, Roderick Taylor
Music by: Michael Small
Cinematography: Richard Hannah
Editor: James Mitchell
Box office: $6M · Budget: $8M · Rated 6/10 by 187 viewers
Cast
Michael Douglas as Steven HardinHal Holbrook as Benjamin CaulfieldYaphet Kotto as Detective Harry LowesSharon Gless as Emily HardinJames B. Sikking as Dr. Harold LewinJoe Regalbuto as Arthur CoomsDon Calfa as Lawrence MonkJohn DiSanti as Detective James WickmanDeWayne Jessie as Stanley FlowersJack Kehoe as HingleLarry Hankin as Detective Kenneth WigganDick Anthony Williams as Detective Paul MackeyMore like this
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